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Regarding Event Prices 8/3/2021

Regarding Event Prices

by JJ. 8/3/2021
Hi everyone,

As we reintroduce events at Atomic Empire, you will notice some entry fees are higher than they used to be. We want to be up-front and transparent about the necessity of price increases:

  • We've increased staff compensation substantially this summer. This is a change we've been looking to make for a long time. We rely on our career staff members, and it's important that they can afford rent, health care, and a sustainable lifestyle.
  • Our rent and many other overhead expenses have increased this year.
  • Most of our events were already overdue for a price review in 2019 and would have seen increases in the past year had the game room not been closed by COVID.
It can be tempting to vilify businesses for raising prices, but Atomic Empire is a labor of love for everyone who works here. We are grateful for our customers who continued to shop local this past year, and we're grateful for players who will spend a few extra dollars to come out and play, knowing that they are ensuring the sustainability of our community and a fair wage for our staff. We will continue in our commitment to keep prices as low as we can and create a space that welcomes everyone.

Thank you for your support!

JJ
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